--- title: "HSN Code for Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) | HSN 28500030 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 28500030 related to Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28500030/" --- # HSN Code 28500030: Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) - [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/) - [Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) - [Sub-chapter 2850: Hydrides & Nitrides](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2850/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MISCELLANEOUS : Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading 2849 : Azides | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 28500030 ? It includes Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver)? e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Any common misclassification issue with Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver)? Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver); Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver)? If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How much GST applies to Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver)? Under HSN 28500030, Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver)? For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 28500030 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹37 Cr (−8.21% YoY) — 0.0010% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹9 Cr (−54.50% YoY) — 0.0002% of India's total imports - Trade balance: ₹27 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #2604 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2850: 69.98% of its exports; import side 1.32% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2850: #1 of 6 by export value; import-side #5 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 10.67% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #4037 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +75.01% in FY 2021-22 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2850: 69.98% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 28500030 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2850 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2850 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 19.96 | 0.0009% | — | 66.96% | 14.62 | 0.0004% | — | 2.82% | +5.34 | #4106 | | FY 2019-20 | 27.25 | 0.0012% | +36.52% | 71.86% | 6.37 | 0.0002% | −56.43% | 1.25% | +20.88 | #3722 | | FY 2020-21 | 25.21 | 0.0012% | −7.49% | 70.05% | 2.88 | 0.0001% | −54.79% | 0.47% | +22.33 | #3891 | | FY 2021-22 | 44.12 | 0.0014% | +75.01% | 71.02% | 12.92 | 0.0003% | +348.61% | 2.21% | +31.20 | #3529 | | FY 2022-23 | 51.72 | 0.0014% | +17.23% | 78.89% | 35.02 | 0.0006% | +171.05% | 4.69% | +16.70 | #3433 | | FY 2023-24 | 39.95 | 0.0011% | −22.76% | 78.18% | 20.68 | 0.0004% | −40.95% | 2.94% | +19.27 | #3837 | | FY 2024-25 | 36.67 | 0.0010% | −8.21% | 69.98% | 9.41 | 0.0002% | −54.50% | 1.32% | +27.26 | #4037 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 10.67%/yr, imports -7.08%/yr (consistently Surplus) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 28500030 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 10.67% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 28500030 have grown at a compound annual rate of 10.67% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹19.96 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹36.67 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28500030 ranked #4037 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 28500030 ranks #4037 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2850, it ranks #1 of 6. By trade surplus, it ranks #2604 of 12657. ### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 28500030 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 28500030 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 75.01% over the prior year. ### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹27.26 Crore in HSN Code 28500030 goods In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹36.67 Cr exceeded imports of ₹9.41 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹27.26 Crore — ranking #2604 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of -7.08% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) India's imports under HSN Code 28500030 have grown at -7.08% CAGR, reaching ₹9.41 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 28500030 contributes 69.98% of Sub-Chapter 2850 exports — ranked #1 Among the 6 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2850, HSN Code 28500030 ranks #1 by export value — accounting for 69.98% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.32% share (rank #5). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2850 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | HSN Code 28500030: Real Zari Thread (Gold/Silver) (this hsn code) | ₹37 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 28500010: Hydrides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28500010/) | ₹14 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 28500049: Calcium Silicides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28500049/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #4 | [HSN Code 28500050: Borides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28500050/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #5 | [HSN Code 28500041: Nitrides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28500041/) | < ₹1 Crore | | #6 | [HSN Code 28500020: Azides](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-28500020/) | < ₹1 Crore |